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F-35

Lockheed’s F-35 Still Falls Short, Pentagon’s Chief Tester Says

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 is America’s most expensive weapons project. After fifteen years in development, the jet is still not ready for the fight the services expect. A confidential memorandum dated Aug 9 from Dr. Michael Gilmore, the Defense Department’s Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, warns that the fighter “is not on a path toward success.” His language is blunt.

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All Issues Pertaining to Serviceability of MiG-29K Sorted Out – Indian Navy

All Issues Pertaining to Serviceability of MiG-29K Sorted Out – Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has fought hard to keep its carrier aviation alive after retiring the Sea Harrier. MiG-29K fighters now fill that hole on INS Vikramaditya and the soon-to-sail INS Vikrant. Admiral Sunil Lanba told reporters on the eve of Navy Day that the spares drought and maintenance snags dogging the fleet are “behind us for good.” He stressed that every outstanding invoice with Russian suppliers has a clear payment path despite U.S. sanctions.

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